I'm itching to get some strings and key sounds in my recordings but I'm a total noob to MIDI. I know that Logic Pro has gobs of sounds just waiting for me to step up and use them but for my lack of familiarity.
What do those of you who are MIDI adept use for controlling it? I really don't think I'm going to need a ton of drum pads and knobs. I want to be able to pick a sound I like, play some chords, and mix it in with drums (loops, samples, etc) and bass (both real and MIDI). Eventually I may be learning how to control automation via MIDI instead of using a mouse all the time.
I don't want a full size keyboard. horizontal surface is too precious to me. I have to be able to easily pick it up and stand it on end off to the side, which will probably be 80-90% of the time.
So far, after googling and reading for procrastination purposes I've seen an AKAI Professional MPK Mini MKII that is USB powered (big plus), light @ 1.1 pounds and reasonably price. After checking CL, it appears that I'm far better off buying new than driving all the way to Boston or Burlington VT to try to save 20 or 30 dollars and buy a used one.